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For the stressed-out city dwellers of Toronto, a relaxing escape is just a few hours’ drive away in Ontario’s Cottage Country. The most longed-for retreat is undoubtedly a private island in beautiful Georgian Bay. (Image of Rockstar Courtesy of Ojibway Realty) Bay Street, regarded as Toronto’s answer …Read More: Canada: Ontario’s Islands of Desire  Last month we reported on new laws that came into effect in China on March 12 this year, to allow 176 islands to be offered to Chinese and foreigners to rent or lease for prolonged periods of time, in accordance with certain restrictions. See: http://www.privateislandnews.com/china-government-offers-uninhabited-islands-for-lease/ In the following article, the China Daily hears from …Read More: China: If you want a challenge, develop a Chinese island!  The answer is in Scotland and the island in question is Eigg. At just over 8000 hectares, it is known as the jewel in the Hebridean crown for its spectacular beauty, with views across to the north-west of the Isle of Rum. Located due south of the Isle of Skye, Eigg is also known …Read More: Scotland: Do you know where the largest privately-owned island in Europe is?  but not everyone. A tropical atoll fanned by balmy breezes may fulfill some people’s dream of paradise but there are those who prefer the more windswept end of the climate spectrum. If that’s the case then the islands of the OUT SKERRIES off the North Sea coast of Scotland will have definite appeal. The …Read More: Scotland: Some like it hot….  Mega-million dollar projects on artificial islands are most often associated with exotic, wealthy places like Dubai and Bahrain – however, the media has been turning an eye to some interesting island developments in the USA. (Image of Star Island Copyright Mark Averette) Star Island, Florida The aptly-named Star Island in Miami …Read More: USA: America’s Man-Made Islands are Making News  After the 2008 economic collapse, Florida was arguably one of the hardest-hit states in the union. During the crisis, one private-island owner pulled his listing from the market – but signs of a recovery have renewed his hopes of finding a buyer. (Image from www.wikipedia.com) While the thought …Read More: USA: As Market Improves, $49.5M Florida Island Relisted for Sale 
(Image Sourced from www.wikipedia.com) The lone private island in San Francisco Bay has languished on the market for the last four years, most recently listed for more than US $20M. According to its owner, the island may hold a wealth of …Read More: Is San Francisco’s Red Rock Island Hiding Buried Treasure?  Melbourne-based Computershare Ltd founder, Chris Morris, recently bought Queensland’s Orpheus Island (Goolboddi), situated off the North-East coast of Australia on the Great Barrier Reef, 190km from Cairns and 80km (a half hour flight) from Townsville. Morris would not disclose his final price, but is said to have purchased the island for below AUD 10 …Read More: Orpheus Island caught for a ‘bargain’ |
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